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21 smarty pants kitchen tricks no-one ever told you

press profile homify 06 October, 2016 16:00

Created: 29 September, 2016

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So, you called in the kitchen planners and had the bespoke kitchen of your dreams installed, but how do you now guarantee that you're getting the most from it?

By finding some amazing and wickedly clever food prep tips, of course! And we're here to provide you with some absolute corkers.

Some of these are absolutely genius so, if you're looking for ways to enjoy using your kitchen more, read on!

1. Don't struggle with your baking any longer by grating your butter when it's super cold

Kitchen Minimalist kitchen by Polygon arch&des Minimalist

Kitchen

Polygon arch&des

Polygon arch&des

2. If you drop shell in your cooking, use the main half of your eggshell to scoop it up

Classic style kitchen by Andrea Schumacher Interiors Classic

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

3. Freeze ice pops vertically to make them easier to cut open and eat

Modern floating kitchen with glass backsplash Modern kitchen by ZeroEnergy Design Modern

Modern floating kitchen with glass backsplash

ZeroEnergy Design

ZeroEnergy Design

4. Put an egg in a glass of water to test its freshness. If it floats, throw it away

Falkirk St Industrial style kitchen by MDSX Contractors Ltd Industrial

Falkirk St

MDSX Contractors Ltd

MDSX Contractors Ltd

5. Freeze leftover pasta sauce in ice cube trays. It's great for quick dinners!

Modern kitchen by Lilian H. Weinreich Architects Modern Bamboo Green

Lilian H. Weinreich Architects

Lilian H. Weinreich Architects

6. Smash your garlic under a plate, shake in a Tupperware tub to remove the casing and use. No more messy crusher

Mediterranean style kitchen by Ibiza Interiors - Nederlandse Architect Ibiza Mediterranean

Ibiza Interiors - Nederlandse Architect Ibiza

Ibiza Interiors - Nederlandse Architect Ibiza

7. Re-heat pasta in a doughnut shape on your plate as this will heat it more evenly

Kitchen/Dining Room Modern kitchen by homify Modern

Kitchen/Dining Room

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8. Place a wet paper towel under a cutting board to stop it moving

Cliff Dwelling Eclectic style kitchen by Specht Architects Eclectic

Cliff Dwelling

Specht Architects

Specht Architects

9. Cut watermelon into cubes rather than slices to minimise wastage and make it easier to eat

Pedini Dune Metallic Silver Minimalist kitchen by Urban Myth Minimalist

Pedini Dune Metallic Silver

Urban Myth

10. Use your pizza wheel for more food items, such as pies, waffles and pancakes

Modern kitchen by homify Modern

homify

11. Put ice cream tubs in a zip-lock bag before freezing, This will keep the contents soft enough top serve but still really cold

Contemporary Eco Kitchen in the Cotswolds Scandinavian style kitchen by homify Scandinavian

Contemporary Eco Kitchen in the Cotswolds

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12. Add a paper towel to the top of a salad bowl to make it stay fresh for up to a week

Kitchen Modern kitchen by DDWH Architects Modern

Kitchen

DDWH Architects

DDWH Architects

13. Stick lolly sticks straight into yoghurt pots (through the lid) and freeze to make easy ice cream substitutes!

Georgetown Breakfast Room Lighting Modern kitchen by Hinson Design Group Modern

Georgetown Breakfast Room Lighting

Hinson Design Group

Hinson Design Group

14. Using unscented floss to cut food is great. Especially for cheese and cake

Classic style kitchen by BROOKSBERRY & ASSOCIATES KITCHENS AND BATHS Classic

BROOKSBERRY & ASSOCIATES KITCHENS AND BATHS

BROOKSBERRY & ASSOCIATES KITCHENS AND BATHS

15. De-stone cherries the easy way by placing them on a bottle neck and using a chopstick to pop the pits into the bottle below

Kitchen remodelling in South Bristol Modern kitchen by Dittrich Hudson Vasetti Architects Modern

Kitchen remodelling in South Bristol

Dittrich Hudson Vasetti Architects

Dittrich Hudson Vasetti Architects

16. Roll your citrus fruits on a worktop and apply gentle pressure with your palm to free up more juice

Classic style kitchen by Andrea Schumacher Interiors Classic

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

17. If you run out of muffin cases, simply use folded up parchment paper

Classic style kitchen by Andrea Schumacher Interiors Classic

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

18. Chill wine with frozen grapes to avoid watering it down

Grosvenor | Walnut And Marble Elegance Modern kitchen by Davonport Modern Wood Wood effect

Grosvenor | Walnut And Marble Elegance

Davonport

19. Pop hot chicken breasts into your Kitchen Aid mixer to shred them easily

Pippy oak island kitchen Country style kitchen by Churchwood Design Country Wood Wood effect

Pippy oak island kitchen

Churchwood Design

Churchwood Design

20. Use a teaspoon, instead of a potato peeler, to peel ginger. The blunt edge works a treat

Modern kitchen by Lorraine Bonaventura Architect Modern

Lorraine Bonaventura Architect

Lorraine Bonaventura Architect

21. Place a wooden spoon on top of a pan to stop it boiling over

MR & MRS KNOWLES KITCHEN Modern kitchen by Diane Berry Kitchens Modern

MR & MRS KNOWLES KITCHEN

Diane Berry Kitchens

Diane Berry Kitchens

For more clever home hints and tricks, take a look at this Ideabook: 24 Must-Read (And Must-Try) Home Cleaning Tips.

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